Property and Building Inspection Flashcards
Which type of wall is driven into the ground and resists loads on both sides?
a. Gravity wall
b. Piling wall
c. Cantilever wall
d. Anchored wall
Piling wall
What is the minimum grading needed to securely deflect water away from a house?
a. 6 inches for every 5 feet
b. 10 inches for every 10 feet
c. 6 inches for every 10 feet
d. 5 inches for every 6 feet
6 inches for every 10 feet
How far apart should weep holes be placed?
a. 12 to 18 inches
b. 10 to 15 inches
c. 15 to 20 inches
d. 12 to 24 inches
12 to 18 inches
What is the purpose of exterior covering materials?
a. To provide an alluring aesthetic for the house
b. To be a secondary source of structure and support
c. To act as a second layer of protection from inclement weather.
d. To shed water away from the internal systems and components
To shed water away from the internal systems and components
All of the following are true about flashing EXCEPT __________.
a. Must be impervious to water
b. Must be malleable
c. Must be rust-and corrosion resistant
d. Must be installed from top to bottom
Must be installed from top to bottom
Safety glass must be present in a door if the pane can allow __________.a.a 3-inch cube to pass through.b.a 6-inch cube to pass through.c.a 3-inch sphere to pass through.d.a 6-inch sphere to pass through.
3-inch sphere to pass through.
How much force should a railing be able to support when pushing against the guardrail?
a. 50 lb
b. 100 lb
c. 150 lb
d. 200 lb
200 lb
Based on the following U-values, which of the following traps the most heat?
a. 0.20 W/m2K
b. 0.50 W/m2K
c. 2.20 W/m2K
d. 1.50 W/m2K
0.20 W/m2K
Which of the following is the most common form of residential roof?
a. Asphalt shingle covering
b. Tile and slate
c. Metal
d. Green
Asphalt shingle covering
Continuous flashing requires a ____________ to stop runoff from contacting the underlayment.
a. K-channel
b. 80
c. A-channel
d. I-channel
J-channel
All of the following are signs of old asphalt shingles EXCEPT __________.
a. Curled at the lower corners
b. Softened at the center
c. Cracking
d. Lack of granules
Softened at the center
Which of the following occurs when warm air from the home enters the attic and heats up frozen water on the roof that cannot be drained due to snow?
a. Ice locks
b. Snow patrols
c. Ice dams
d. Roof ponds
Ice dams
All of the following determine electrical service capacity and system viability EXCEPT __________.
a. Service line supplies desired amperage
b. Residential wiring system can sustain desired amperage
c. Over-current protection device meets desired amperage
d. A system is in place to ground excess amperage
A system is in place to ground excess amperage
Panel screws on electrical panel covers should have __________.
a. Pointed ends and deep-cut, closely spaced threads
b. Pointed ends and shallow-cut, closely spaced threads
c. Blunted ends and deep-cut, closely spaced threads
d. Blunted ends and shallow-cut, closely spaced threads
Blunted ends and shallow-cut, closely spaced threads
Which type of heat transfer is employed by air conditioning units to turn refrigerant into a gas?
a. Conduction
b. Convection
c. Radiation
d. Advection
Convection
Which of the following is the LEAST efficient part of the cooling system?
a. HVAC ducts
b. Interior unit
c. Exterior unit
d. Refrigerant line
HVAC ducts
Double-wall vents are also known as __________.
a. Type A vents
b. Type B vents
c. Type C vents
d. Type D vents
Type B vents
How much humidity do mold spores typically need to become active?
a. 50%
b. 60%
c. 70%
d. 80%
70%
What are the two main minerals that compose hard water?
a. Calcium and Manganese
b. Cadmium and Magnesium
c. Chalcedony and Manganese
d. Calcium and Magnesium
Calcium and Magnesium
Which of the following is a waste line that has two plumbing traps connected together.
a. S-trap
b. C-trap
c. U-trap
d. Z-trap
S-trap
Where are sump pits dug?
a. At the highest possible elevation in a basement or crawl space
b. At the highest possible elevation by the main water line
c. At the lowest possible elevation by the main water line
d. At the lowest possible elevation in a basement or crawl space
At the lowest possible elevation in a basement or crawl space
Which of the following refers to the phenomenon that occurs when nails are used to hang drywall?
a. Nail pushing
b. Nail pulling
c. Nail popping
d. Nail picking
Nail popping
The linear stair tread height should be no greater than __________.
a. 6 ¼ inches
b. 7 ¾ inches
c. 7 ⅜ inches
d. 8 ¾ inches
7 ¾ inches
When designing a height for a masonry chimney, what rule should be employed?
a. 2-5-10 rule
b. 3-2-10 rule
c. 4-6-8 rule
d. 1-5-10 rule
3-2-10 rule
Which of the following is a vacuum-releasing component attached to the drainage system of a dishwasher?
a. Vacuum block
b. Third space
c. High loop
d. Air gap
Air gap
